Karen M. Topp, age 70 of Anna, Ohio, died on October 15, 2023 at OSU Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

She was born on November 12, 1952 in Minster, Ohio to the late Melvin & Pauline (Bender) Schmiesing. She married Dale Topp on April 3, 1976 in Minster, Ohio. He survives in Anna. She is also survived by siblings: Jane Guthrie, Dayton, Gary & Cindy Schmiesing, Portland, IN, Mary & Tom Jutte, Celina, Edna & Don Kremer, Chickasaw, sister-in-law Marcile Schmiesing, in-laws: Karen Lewis, Florida, Judy & Steve Borges, Minster, Jerry Topp, New Bremen.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Dave Schmiesing.

Karen was an avid bowler for many years and enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and sudoku puzzles. She was an executive administrative assistant at Copeland/Emerson for 44 years.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, New Bremen with burial to follow in German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen, Ohio.

Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in Minster on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 from 2 to 7 PM and on Thursday October 19 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to ASPCA.

Condolences may be left at www.hogenkampfh.com.